Courage To Create

Etsuko Tsukagoshi (塚越悦子）

"Courage to Create" offers a glimpse into the life of a high school student who attends a charter school in California. This unique school follows design principles of equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaborative design. Drawing insights from attending 10+ schools in the US and Japan, Isamu shares his weekly experiences of project-based learning and discusses his bold visions for the future of education. Whether you are a current student or an educator eager to understand the student's point of view, this podcast is here to challenge your thinking and inspire creative living.

  1. 09/01/2025

    Final Episode: What's Next?

    What's Next? Follow along Isamu's journey at his website isamuthung.com

    13 min

  2. 06/25/2024

    S1E32: Week 38 End of the Junior Year

    How was his month-long internship in the Bay Area?

    34 min

  3. 05/24/2024

    S1E31: Week 33 The Last Exhibition (of the Junior Year)

    How did the last exhibition turn out?

    23 min

  4. 05/08/2024

    S1E30: Week 32 Life After High School

    What is Isamu's vision for the life after high school? Resources: CAASPP testing

    33 min

  5. 04/29/2024

    S1E29: Week 31 "What" and "Why"

    What kind of product would Isamu like to create? Resources: Ladder of Influence . Isamu's Gofundme for internship

    25 min

  6. 04/24/2024

    S1E28: Week 30 Mini Project "Youth Gives Back Fundraising"

    What is the new mini project about? Resources: Isamu's Gofundme for Internship in the bay area

    22 min

  7. 03/23/2024

    S1E27: Week 28 Spring Break

    What will Isamu do during the spring break?

    27 min

  8. 03/19/2024

    S1E26: Week 27 Educational Zines

    How did the peer review for the zines work?

    25 min
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About

"Courage to Create" offers a glimpse into the life of a high school student who attends a charter school in California. This unique school follows design principles of equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaborative design. Drawing insights from attending 10+ schools in the US and Japan, Isamu shares his weekly experiences of project-based learning and discusses his bold visions for the future of education. Whether you are a current student or an educator eager to understand the student's point of view, this podcast is here to challenge your thinking and inspire creative living.

Information

  • Creator
    Etsuko Tsukagoshi (塚越悦子）
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Etsuko Tsukagoshi (塚越悦子）
  • Show Website
    Courage To Create